helpmate
3
7.0
- noun
- /ˈhɛlpmɛɪt/
- Archaic
:
compañero
- In every worthy wish of yours, I shall be your helpmate.
I think that there's one person that's and a woman is supposed to be your helpmate.
- I think that there's one person that's and a woman is supposed to be your helpmate.
Examples
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Then ultimately I must take all responsibility upon myself in the selection of a helpmate, and trust that God will guide me.
Blog text (23) -
I wanted to be his helpmate.
Fiction book (2001) -
Her husband was a wonderful helpmate through it all.
Blog text (26) -
The Bible says that you are your husband's helpmate.
Blog text (32) -
What do you think marriage is if it isn't being a helpmate to your husband?
Academic text (2013) -
"It was little Erika, my helpmate, pointing up between the pines."
Fiction book (1996) -
While his wife still lived, he had been one of the few men in this chromed and caustic modern day and age to speak of his helpmate and mean it.
Fiction book (2000) -
The biggest compliment Ike made to his mother, Ida, was that she was a wonderful helpmate.
Fiction book (2001) -
Mamie: Our grandmothers and mothers told us that we should be helpmates.
Fiction book (2001) -
She is not only my partner but also my helpmate in every aspect of life.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A close friend you spend time with
878
1.1
A husband, wife, or long-term companion in a romantic relationship
503
1.0
A person who supports and helps someone, group, or cause
329
1.1
A friend who spends time with you regularly
194
1.2
A person who is your partner in a close romantic relationship
79
1.0
A person who does tasks for others, for example at events
3
4.7
A person who helps someone in need, for example with first aid
1
9.9
A person who supports and cares for their partner
1
3.7
The best person or thing to be with that helps you
A person who helps another with a task or need
A person who helps others in trouble
A person or thing that helps someone with a task
Antonyms
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Helpmate is made of help ('to assist') and mate ('companion' or 'partner'), like in teammate. So a helpmate is simply a companion who helps and supports you, often used for a spouse.